What is the cheapest way to get from Prestwick to Larne?

The cheapest way to get from Prestwick to Larne is to train and car ferry which costs £55 - £280 and takes 4h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Prestwick to Larne?

The fastest way to get from Prestwick to Larne is to taxi and car ferry which takes 3h 5m and costs £120 - £350.

How far is it from Prestwick to Larne?

The distance between Prestwick and Larne is 87 miles.

How do I travel from Prestwick to Larne without a car?

The best way to get from Prestwick to Larne without a car is to taxi and car ferry which takes 3h 5m and costs £120 - £350.

How long does it take to get from Prestwick to Larne?

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Prestwick to Larne, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Larne?

There are 225+ hotels available in Larne.

Prestwick to Larne - 3 ways to travel via train, taxi, and car ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Prestwick to Larne by taxi, car ferry, busferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, car ferry
best
1. Take the taxi from Prestwick to Cairnryantaxi
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3h 5m
£129–343
Train, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Stranraertrain Kilmarnock - Stranraer
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
4h 47m
£57–278
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Larne Towntrain Rail
8h 9m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Prestwick to Larne.

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Distance: 86.7 mi
Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Prestwick, Scotland and Larne, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Prestwick to Larne. However, you can take the taxi to Cairnryan then take the car ferry to Larne. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gardiner Street to Larne Town via Ayr Bus Station, Ayr, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Belfast Great Central in around 8h 9m.

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